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Journal of Integrative Medicine ›› 2021, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (4): 327-332.doi: 10.1016/j.joim.2021.01.011

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A model to standardize safety and quality of care for cupping therapy

Riska Siregar a, Aris Setyawan a,b, Syahruramdhani Syahruramdhani a,c   

  1. a Lembaga Mitra Sehat Manfaat. Relief-Health Partnership Society, Sleman 55292, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia
    b School of Nursing, Institute of Health Science, Surya Global Yogyakarta, Bantul 55194, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia
    c School of Nursing, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Bantul 55183, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia
  • Received:2020-10-18 Revised:2020-01-08 Accepted:2021-02-02 Online:2021-08-15 Published:2021-02-02
  • Contact: Riska Siregar E-mail:riskasiregar.md@gmail.com

Cupping therapy has historical, traditional and religious value. It is increasingly popular in the field of complementary, alternative and integrative medicine. However, standards for safety and quality of service are absent. Although it is generally considered safe, cupping therapy can cause adverse events. Most of these events are predictable and preventable. A comprehensive approach to patient eligibility and therapist selection, along with compliance with standard operational procedures is essential to regulate the safety of the practice. Here we discuss a model framework for standardizing safety and quality of care. We recommend that this model be used routinely by cupping therapists and their associations on a nation-wide scale.

Key words: Cupping therapy, Safety, Theoretical models, Practice management

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